Three Continental Soldiers stand shoulder to shoulder in a relaxed stance, holding their muskets.

The Siege Ends Flag Ceremony

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Special Event
  • Every year at 3:00 PM from August 23, 2021 to August 23, 2031
  • Free

After three long weeks, the British and their allies abandoned their attack on Fort Schuyler/Stanwix, leaving the American forces within as the victors. However, even with the immediate threat removed, the Continental Army throughout New York was still under British threat.

Programs throughout the day will focus on what happened as the British retreated, but didn't surrender. 

A special flag ceremony at 3 pm will mark the end of the Siege. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Fort Stanwix

Latitude and Longitude 43.210400, -75.455432

Schedule

Days:

Every year

Dates:

August 23, 2021 to August 23, 2031

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

A park ranger
3153387730

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Other
  • Talk
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